Photoelectric Cylindrical sensors S5N Series

Datasensing S5N Series

The S5N Series represents an extended “one-for-all” M18 tubular sensor family, designed to cover a wide spectrum of detection needs within a single product line. With all optic functions in one housing, improved immunity to EMI/ambient light, selectable outputs, and compact M18 mounting, the series delivers flexible object detection, industrial robustness, and simplified inventory and installation.

Design & Functionality

• The series uses a M18 × 1 cylindrical housing, compatible with standard industrial mounting and offering plastic, metal or stainless-steel variants for different environmental demands. 
• Thanks to the “one-for-all” concept, it supports diffuse reflection, retro-reflective, polarised retro-reflective, through-beam, fixed-focus, and even laser-emission variants — allowing you to select the appropriate optic type for your application while maintaining a consistent housing form-factor.
• Many models offer sensitivity adjustment (trimmer) and wide nominal sensing distances — for example, one diffuse model achieves ~700 mm; a retro-reflective model ~2.5 m; through-beam or laser variants up to ~25 m depending on type. 
• Output types include 4-wire cable or M12 connector, selectable NO/NC, NPN or PNP, with additional features like IO-Link V1.1 compatibility for smart sensor connectivity. 
• Industrial-grade protection: Housing variants offer IP67 (and even IP69K for stainless types), full electrical protections (reverse-polarity, short-circuit auto-reset, over-voltage) and high mechanical stability. 

Total Crossed Beams

(In this tubular sensor context, this concept is interpreted as a stable detection path and complete sensing coverage rather than literal optical crossed beams.)

• The S5N Series maintains a consistent detection field across its wide range of optic variants — whether the application is diffuse, retro-reflective or through-beam. This means fewer missed detections and more reliable performance in automation systems.
• This robust and consistent sensing behaviour is particularly valuable when mounting constraints, background variability or target movement exist.

Beam Pitch Options

(Here interpreted as selectable sensing-distance / variant options rather than literal beam spacing.)

• For example: a diffuse-reflection model has a nominal sensing distance of ~700 mm on a white Kodak target. 
• A retro-reflective model may reach ~2.5 m nominal distance. 
• Through-beam or laser emission variants deliver distances up to ~25 m depending on the model. 
• These varied options allow you to choose a variant tailored to your target size, mounting clearance, background reflectivity and required detection span — offering design flexibility.

Intrinsic Synchronism

• The electronics are self-contained without need for external synchronising wiring or modules — simplifying installation and wiring.
• With advanced ASIC and improved ambient-light immunity, the S5N Series supports demanding environments and faster Commissioning. 

Operational Advantages

• Wide optic versatility in one family: A single product line covers diffuse, retro-reflective, through-beam, fixed-focus and laser types — reducing inventory and simplifying system design.
• Compact and rugged housing: M18 size with plastic/metal/inox variants, IP67 protection (and higher), selectable output and connection types make it suitable for varied industrial mounting.
• Flexibility and performance: With sensitivity adjustment, selectable outputs, IO-Link connectivity, and long sensing distances available, this series adapts to many automation tasks.
• Applications: Ideal for packaging lines, conveyor part detection, intralogistics, automated warehousing, ceramics, general manufacturing, where modular mounting, flexible detection modes, and industrial robustness are required.